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Dr Chris and Dr Xand learn about space. In this episode they investigate one of the biggest questions in the universe - are there aliens out there?

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December 2025
Dr Chris and Dr Xand learn about space. They discover that the Earth has an invisible force field that protects it from deadly solar winds.
Dr Chris and Dr Xand learn about space. They find out all about the angle of the Earth's spin and how it affects lots of things, including the four seasons.
Dr Chris and Dr Xand learn about space. Dr Maggie demonstrates how something as big as a satellite can stay in orbit around the Earth.
Dr Chris and Dr Xand learn about space. They find out about satellites and how thousands are orbiting the Earth.
November 2025
Dr Chris and Dr Xand learn about space. They find out about the moon and how it is getting farther away from Earth.
Dr Chris and Dr Xand learn about space. They find out all about the moon and how it affects our oceans and tides.
Dr Chris and Dr Xand learn about space. They find out all about the length of our days and how they are getting longer - and that it's all because of the moon.
Dr Chris and Dr Xand learn about space. They find out about meteorites, and what happens when they land on Earth.
Dr Chris and Dr Xand learn all about space. They find out about gravity and how it formed all the planets and stars in the universe.
Dr Chris and Dr Xand find out all about sharks. Chris Packham discovers magnetic sharks and also attempts a terrifying experiment with some reef sharks at the bottom of the ocean.
Dr Chris and Dr Xand find out all about dolphins. Chris Packham discovers a dolphin that can see without using its eyes and dolphins that like to hold hands.
Dr Chris and Dr Xand find out what cats get up to when humans are not around. They find out how cats communicate with each other and catch some real live cat burglars.
Dr Chris and Dr Xand find out what cats get up to when humans are not around. They go undercover to follow cats who have GPS systems fitted.
Dr Chris and Dr Xand find out the differences between dogs and wolves. Chris Packham visits some perfume-loving wolves and watches some tiny wolf cubs.
Dr Chris and Dr Xand find out how dogs use their senses. Chris Packham visits an incredible sniffer dog who can find things underwater and a dog that can tell the time.
Dr Chris and Dr Xand find out about animals with human-like behaviours. Chris Packham visits chimps that tell lies, elephants that get upset and dolphins that ask for help.
Dr Chris and Dr Xand find out about animals with human-like behaviours. Chris Packham visits elephants that talk to each other and dolphins that sing to one another.
Dr Chris and Dr Xand find out about brainy birds. Chris Packham visits a safe-cracking parrot, a watch-stealing cockatoo and even some time-travelling birds.
Dr Chris and Dr Xand find out about brainy birds. Chris Packham meets a clever crow called 007 and a resourceful raven called Bran.
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